Un destin héroïque. Quand on prend conscience malgré la
chanson des Rolling Stones que "we can always get what we
want", c’est là que naît la vraie liberté. Comme le personnage
de Zadig, nous inventons notre propre histoire et notre propre
réalité. Mais comme nous dit la marque Zadig & Voltaire, c’est
le style qui nous permet de sublimer nos désirs. Sans la fiction,
on ne voit pas la réalité. Zadig & Voltaire célèbre ce moment
où notre passion pour la vie s’exprime dans notre style de vie
et nos vêtements.
An epic fate. A feeling of freedom from control – when we realise
despite what the Rolling Stones sang that “we can always get what
we want.” Like the character of Zadig we invent our own narrative
and own reality. But like the brand Zadig & Voltaire it is style that
sets us apart from our naked ambitions. Without fiction we cannot
illustrate reality, without style we have no point of difference.
Zadig & Voltaire is that point of difference where a passion for life
lived to its fullest is expressed in the lifestyle surrounding the clothes.

Big leather heels, tone-on-tone overstitching, personalized
buckles. Laurence Dacade has designed classics in her image,
twisted with grungy touches. Like the biker boots – in black or
burgundy and stylishly overstitched – that feature exclusive
quilting inspired by the House’s current looks.

What was the best thing about working with
Inez & Vinoodh?
So many things… They’re charming people and
I love their photos. They are always so natural
and their way of photographing just breathes
sensitivity. Of all the people I’ve worked with,
they’re among the best. I love their sensibility,
the way Inez touches me or looks at me. It’s
present in all their work.
What are your favorite pieces in the collection?
I love the black and gold jackets; I thought they
were beautiful and perfectly cut.
How and when would you wear them?
I would wear them at night, to a dinner or a
dressy party.

What music would you have chosen for today’s
shoot?
There was Patti Smith and David Bowie; I would have
added some Smiths – they’re amazing, especially
the song “Handsome Devil.”
What does Zadig & Voltaire mean to you?
It’s really cool and easy to wear.
What would be a rock’n’roll moment to you?
Have you already had one?
I love naked swimming at night; I think the night
is a rock’n’roll moment. Freedom is a rock’n’roll
feeling…
What makes you happy?
Working with PEOPLE I LIKE and respect, like Inez
& Vinoodh, obviously. That makes things more
interesting. But above all being with my family
and friends. The simple little things, the everyday
ones: having the giggles, being surrounded by love.
Like when my brother got married, for example.
When did you begin your career?
Full-time, aged 17; I’ve been doing it for a long
time. It was difficult for me to pose just like that.
It took me more time than I thought it would to
feel comfortable with it all, not to feel guilty
about sitting down and reading a book, for
example. Now I can really make the most of it
and I’m really lucky to be able to spend more
time with my family. Going somewhere just for
the pleasure, without having to run from the
studio to the airport.
We hear you like to go hiking…
I just love walking; it’s really spiritual and
contemplative. Walking and nature really
calm me down. When you’re walking you see
the countryside really differently. From
a plane you can’t really look at things in
detail, but walking makes you explore life
in a different way.

Le best-seller
Sunny fait son
come-back, façon
biker en cuir teint
en pièce pour un
total look noir ou
couleur électrique.
The best-selling Sunny
is making a comeback,
and this time it’s biker
style in dyed leather for
a total look that comes
in black or a selection of
eclectric colors.

Style secrets?
I mix everything together, from fabrics to eras.
My style is a mix of the vintage and essential.
I recently bought a knitted sailor shirt from
the 1960s that I’m definitely going to mix with
a biker jacket or a kimono.

Favorite materials?
Fur, leather, cotton and denim.
A customization idea?
I’ve never customized my clothes; I prefer to
leave them raw.
Angel or devil?
More angel; I’m quite shy and reserved in my way
of dressing. I don’t like flashy, provocative stuff,
at least not on me.
An accessory to be stolen from men?
A soft, baggy T-shirt.

Basics?
A beautiful black jacket, a leather biker jacket,
a kimono blouse and a pair of knackered old boots.

Favorite look – day or night – from the Zadig &
Voltaire FALL - Winter 2013 / 2014 collection?
I don’t have daytime and nighttime outfits.
I can go out in the same outfit just by adding a
few accessories (like swapping my boots FOR a
pair of heels). This season I love the big long
cardigan in grey boiled cashmere, the gold
jacquard dinner jacket and the “Zadig & Voltaire
meets Laurent Dacade” ankle boots. I am also
unconditionally in love with the “Ana”, a thin
and long shirt-tailed cardigan in lightweight
cashmere that I wear with, over, and under
all my outfits.
Shopping destinations?
Since I became a mom I spend my life online, so
my shopping urges are rather e-tail based. Netà-Porter, Topshop and Vestiaire Collective hold
no secrets for me.

ZADIG LOVES
THE CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES
C’est the place to be dans Paris,
dans l’axe de la plus belle perspective
du monde. Consécration parisienne
pour Zadig & Voltaire qui confirme
son statut de marque de luxe à vocation internationale en inaugurant
deux boutiques sur les Champs-Élysées,
adresses capitales situées au
numéro 35 de l’Avenue qui pour la
première fois s’étend sur environ
180 m2, et à l’angle du Rond-point
et de l’Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
pour la seconde, temple Maison
2
de plus de 300 m .
The street with the world’s most
beautiful vista, the Champs-Élysées
is the place to be in Paris, and it’s
now the site of Zadig & Voltaire’s
confirmation as an international
luxury brand.
Its two new stores on Paris’ most
celebrated Avenue are a 180 m2
space at number 35, and a 300 m2
flagship store on the junction with
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt.